Best My Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipes

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DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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This was my Dad's recipe and one of our family's all-time summer favorites.

Provided by MHudson

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 ½ cups mayonnaise, or more to taste
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix cucumbers, sweet onion, and sea salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink; let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has drained, about 30 minutes more. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
  • Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; pour over the cucumber mixture and stir to coat vegetables with the dressing.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 896.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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My family requests Aunt Carol's sweet, creamy cucumber salad all summer long! It's so easy to make as a side for any lunch or dinner. Carol's genius tip: If you're in a hurry to eat and don't have time to chill it, add 1/2 cup of ice to cool down the salad!

Provided by Gabriela Rodiles

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 English cucumbers, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 6 cups)
2 scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced on a bias
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the cucumbers and scallions in a large bowl. Add the cream, sugar, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt and a few cracks of pepper. Stir to combine. Chill at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
2 Tablespoons minced yellow onion
16 ounces sour cream
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of pepper

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers and onion in a bowl. In a separate bowl combine sour cream, salt, vinegar, dill weed, sugar and pepper. Mix well. Pour over cucumbers and mix. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 hours or longer. Mix well and serve.

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